Bear Paw Ski Bowl vs Whitefish Mountain Resort

Bear Paw Ski Bowl (Montana) and Whitefish Mountain Resort (Montana) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBear Paw Ski BowlWhitefish Mountain Resort
Vertical drop869 ft (265 m)2,293 ft (699 m)
Summit elevation5,846 ft6,768 ft
Base elevation4,977 ft4,475 ft
Lifts216
Runs27137
Beginner terrain41%20%
Intermediate terrain37%42%
Expert terrain22%38%
Night skiing-Yes

Whitefish Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,293 ft vs 869 ft); Whitefish Mountain Resort has more runs (137 vs 27); Whitefish Mountain Resort skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bear Paw Ski BowlNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Whitefish Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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